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BENIN (WEST AFRICA) Our first visit to Benin was in 1977 when Benin was a Marxist/Leninist (1975-1990) country under control of the Military Council of the Revolution. The capital of Benin even had a Red Square) Corruption No pay no passage. We thought we were used to seeing bribing in Africa…

Iceland is the world’s youngest country and is still growing. Most recent in 2010, the spectacular eruptions at Fimmvorouhals and Eyjafjallajokull volcano captured the world spotlight and renewed the country’s nickname as the “Land of Fire and Ice”. If you are brave enough to venture into Iceland in winter, then…

Tibet, the remote and mainly-Buddhist territory known as the “roof of the world”, is governed as an autonomous region of China. But the allegiances of many Tibetans lie with the exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, seen by his followers as a living god, but by China as a separatist…

During our 4 years travelling around Africa, we explored The republic of South Africa 4 times, in 2 different expedition 4×4 motorhomes Period of travelling;  2010-2012 and 2015=2016 during this time we sold our Fuso 4×4 and purchased a larger truck the Mercedes Atego 4×4 The southernmost country on the…

This is the last part of our 6-month Western USA trip. Covering Yosemite National Park, Death Valley, Las Vegas the entertainment city of the world and Lake Havasu.   We flying home from Phoenix and returning back in March 2024, For some more exploring of Northern Mexico and the central…

USA Part 14 Crossing from Utah into Nevada. Nevada is officially known as the “Silver State” because of the importance of silver to its history and economy. From Nevada we travelled back into California via the Sierra Nevada to Bodie and Mammoth Lakes.  

USA Part 13 This video Clip covers Bryce Canyon National Park,  Scenic Byway 12, also known as “A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway”. Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante Monument, Salt Lake City, Antelope Island and the beautiful Bonneville salt flats.  

Covering more than 46000 square kilometres of desert landscape the 4-corner region is scenic and has many parts ready to be explored. This area known as the Navajo Nation is home to major attractions known worldwide, including Monument Valley, Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon, other points of interest are Horseshoe…

USA, PART 11, SOUTH WEST COLORADO As we entered southwest Colorado from the Canyonlands National Park in Utah, we noticed again the reddish rocks found in much of the state, particularly in the southwest, giving Colorado its name. The region’s history and people are as colourful as the landscape.

Yosemite to Phoenix  After a few nights in the foothills of the Eastern Sierra Nevada, close to the East Entrance of Yosemite National Park, it was time to explore this park. It is well over 30 years since last time we visited this park. Yosemite National Park is a mix…